gold on the ceiling

this has nothing to do with gold or ceilings but it's the song i have in my head.

this is what's been catching my eye on Pinterest this week - chevrons, navy and orange.

even though we're still stuck in winter these pics make me think fresh, happy and almost spring like. i know, here in the frozen north we've got a long way to go...



apartmenttherapy via pinterest



modernchichome via pinterest




apartmenttherapy via pinterest



modernchichome via pinterest



desiretoinspire via pinterest

that's me in the spot - light

i've been devoting a lot more time to the treadmill which, apparently means a lot less time on the laptop which is of course, a good thing.

some faves from this week:

desiretoinspire.net via pinterest

desiretoinspire.net via pinterest

desiretoinspire.net via pinterest

elementsofstyle blog via pinterest.

apparently, there is a book theme - i'm feeling the need for more book cases and a trip to the used book store.

explosions off in the distance

Happy New Year!

I have kids. Specifically, two messy, messy kids under 6. So, even though i now pretty much detest our espresso leather couch and chair combo in the family room getting rid of them at this point would be just plain dumb as they pretty much destruction proof. However, if I could redecorate it now this is what i would choose.

Karlstad sofa - IKEA

Arco Floor Lamp dwr.com (though realistically prob a knock-off from C&B or Structube etc.)

a nice teak sideboard for the TV

new rug - West Elm

coffee table - IKEA

Console - Elte

colour splash via pillows etc. CB2

tray CB2

Bowl CB2

some awesome orange lamps (i'd replace the shade with a white one)

IKEA

and i imagine it would all look something like:

LOL, sorry I couldn't resist. If it wasn't for the TV this pic could be straight out of 1974.